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Klassen: Winter conditions weigh on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen February 25, 2019

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. The major feeding regions from Alberta to the U.S. Midwest and southern Plains have all experienced severe storms and extreme temperatures. The forecast for southern Alberta calls for lows of -25 to -32 C over the next seven days. Auction markets have a few […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market starts year with cautious tone

By Jerry Klassen January 8, 2019

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged to slightly softer compared to mid-December. The market was lightly tested, with direct off farm to feedlot trade, but auction market activity was rather quiet. Winter conditions in southern Alberta caused buyers to be on the defensive, with lighter calves reflecting small discounts; however, vaccinated feeders on […] Read more

Ryan Konynenbelt and wife Willena will use part of this cheque on a trip to California next summer,  where the world auctioneer championships will be held.

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It’s not the patter, but the passion, for auctioneering ‘rock star’

By Dianne Finstad September 21, 2018

He’s a natural. People are drawn to passions they seem to have an inborn inclination towards. With a little drive and determination, they can take an ability that comes easily and turn it into something special. Fellow auctioneers talk about Ryan Konynenbelt that way. The talented talker uses his skills on a daily basis at […] Read more

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Klassen: Small volumes characterize feeder cattle market

By Jerry Klassen August 7, 2018

It’s that time of year when the feeder cattle market experiences a calm before the storm. The fall run will get underway over the next three weeks and recent market activity appears to be quite positive. Last week, yearlings and calves traded $3 on either side of unchanged compared to seven days earlier. However, larger […] Read more

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Klassen: Stronger beef demand underpins feeder market

By Jerry Klassen July 31, 2018

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling markets traded $2 to $4 higher on average while calves were relatively unchanged. It appears that yearling supplies could be down 2 per cent to 4 per cent this fall which has feedlots being more aggressive early in the season. Major markets in Alberta led the charge higher […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market jumps on optimistic outlook

By Jerry Klassen July 23, 2018

Western Canadian yearling prices were slightly softer during the second week of July, due to the historical high weekly marketings of feeder cattle south of the border; however, the market fully recovered last week. Feeder cattle prices tend to make a seasonal high in late July and this year is no exception. Market reports in […] Read more

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Klassen: Large U.S. supplies weigh on Canadian feeder market

By Jerry Klassen July 16, 2018

Compared to last week, feeder cattle prices were down $3 to as much as $6 across all weight categories. Most auction barns were closed last week for summer holidays and only small volumes traded in the key regions of Alberta. Feedyards are also running a skeleton crew, providing some much-needed time off after a busy […] Read more

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Klassen: Rising feed grain prices weigh on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen April 3, 2018

Western Canadian yearling prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels; however, feeder cattle fit for grass and calves dropped $4 to as much as $10 from seven days earlier. Rising feed grain costs appear to be affecting lighter weight categories more than the yearling market. Feedlots will be struggling with negative margins through the summer […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder markets experience lacklustre trade

By Jerry Klassen February 13, 2018

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels as extremely cold temperatures hinder market activity. Most auction barns reported small groups of various quality cattle on offer, which made the market hard to define. In the major markets of Alberta such as Lethbridge, there were very few yearlings available. This forced major […] Read more

Gerald Vandervalk watches both the cattle and currency markets and locks in when he’s happy with the price he’ll receive.

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Don’t leave money on the table, says marketing expert

Boosting production with good management is great,  but catching an uptick in the market can make you more money

By Jill Burkhardt September 15, 2016

Beef producers, if you don’t have a marketing plan — get one. That’s the simple advice from Ryan Copithorne, who founded Cows In Control after his realizing “a proper marketing program was actually the best way to keep a year’s or a lifetime’s worth of hard work from going down the drain.” Having previously managed […] Read more

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Klassen: Winter conditions weigh on feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market starts year with cautious tone

It’s not the patter, but the passion, for auctioneering ‘rock star’

Klassen: Small volumes characterize feeder cattle market

Klassen: Stronger beef demand underpins feeder market

Klassen: Feeder market jumps on optimistic outlook

Klassen: Large U.S. supplies weigh on Canadian feeder market

Klassen: Rising feed grain prices weigh on feeder market

Klassen: Feeder markets experience lacklustre trade

Don’t leave money on the table, says marketing expert

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